The Ultimate Guide To Grain-Free Picnics & BBQ’s

Have You Resigned Yourself To Those Sad Little Imposters . . .

We call “bunless burgers”? Do you secretly want to throw spitballs at the ice cream truck driver when he drives by? Do you dread going to family cookouts because you’ll be drowning in a sea of food that’s off limits? Well then, this post is for you!

First Up . . .

Are these grain-free hamburger buns from Danielle of Against All Grain (pictured above). I’m planning to serve them with old-fashioned bacon burgers this weekend. Because seriously, who has a cookout without burgers?!?!?

Pork Carnitas With Tomatillo Salsa

For those of you who like a little more variety, these crockpot pork carnitas with zesty tomatillo salsa are the way to go!

To make this recipe GAPS-friendly: Use these coconut flour tortillas instead of corn tortillas, and by all means make extra to smear in butter and eat straight. They’re great for breakfast burritos the next day, too!

Bacon “Potato Salad”

Bacon definitely makes this recipe a success. To make it GAPS-legal just replace the potatoes with lightly steamed cauliflower (they should be cooked but not too soft). Seriously, try it. We use cauliflower for mashed fauxtatoes all the time – the texture is a little different but the flavor is spot on!

(Pssst! If this is your first time to make mayo this tutorial might help)

Baked Beans

Need to bring a dish for lots of folks? Baked beans are inexpensive and oh-so-yummy! This GAPS-style version from Cheeseslave uses date sugar and there are conflicting reports on whether that’s “legal,” so we’re going to use honey instead.

Is Your Mouth Watering Yet? Let’s Talk Condiments!

There can be no talk of grassfed burgers without lacto-fermented ketchup, thick and creamy mayo and honey-dill mustard (watch out, it bites! A little goes a long way!). And of course if you’re going to make potato salad you’ll need some old-fashioned pickle relish. Bubbies makes a GAP-legal option or you can make your own with this recipe. Jenny over at Nourished Kitchen has a BBQ sauce that is not technically GAPS legal, but I think we just might live a little and whip some up (subbing honey for cane sugar but leaving the molasses in!) Now that we’ve got that covered lets talk slaw!

Broccoli Grape Slaw

My friend Whitt brought this to me after Micah was born and it was an instant favorite.

Grain-Free “Oatmeal” Creme Pie Cookies

Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

If you’re looking for something on the simpler side, check out this decadent pudding from Real Food Forager. Thick and creamy with a silky finish, and your guests will never guess the secret ingredient!

(Note: Jill says to chill for at least two hours. I’ve found that the flavors meld even better overnight in the fridge)

Peanut Butter Brownies

Want to try it all? Why not share these recipes with your friends and then meet up at the park?!?!? Happy Feasting!

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My heart is pounding; you used my quote in your new post!!! My friend said “the love is mutual” when she saw it 🙂 We had spicy carrot salad again last night and Jack ate it mixed with popcorn. Interesting combo but he thought it was pretty great!

Awww, well you are awesome for leaving a comment! I know I personally use tons of recipes without ever thinking to comment and let the person know how much I enjoyed it cause dinner is a busy time, but oh how I love to know when things are working well for others!

Love these ideas!! Can’t find a link to the “Potato Salad”…I’m dying to try it (love the Mashed Fauxtatoes link, though). How do I find the recipe? Thanks for all you do! My children are much happier now that I have your recipes in my GAPS cooking arsenal. 🙂

I love all the recipes! My big question, and maybe you have this somewhere on the blog, is what type of grill do you use? I keep hearing about how the grilling of foods can add toxins and carcinogens to the meat, fish, etc. I LOVE BBQ, and really don’t want to give it up if there is a healthy alternative. I have tried grilling on the cooktop in a grill pan and also a tabletop panini type grill. Neither gave me desired results, but if that is as good as it gets I will take it over nothing. Any insight would be appreciated.

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